BofA, Ford, Alcoa, Huron Consulting, Barclays are among big movers on stock market Monday

October 8th, 2009 Alcoa, Liz Claiborne, NCR, PepsiCo big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: Alcoa Inc., up 15 cents at $14.35 Though Alcoa reported a 71 percent drop in third-quarter profit, the results were a relief after three straight quarterly losses. Liz Claiborne Inc., up $1.61 at $6.812408 The clothing maker moves its namesake line to J.C.

September 23rd, 2009 Ford, General Mills, Calpine are among big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Ford Motor Co., up 35 cents at $7.36 The automaker is targeting the fast-growing Asian market, boosting production in the region, and will make a low-cost small car in India. General Mills Inc., up $2.83 at $63.80 Cheaper ingredients and strong demand for the food maker's products grew first quarter profit, and it raised its outlook for the year.

August 20th, 2009 Ahead of the Bell: Huron Consulting upgradedNEW YORK — Shares of Huron Consulting Group Inc. moved higher Thursday after an R.W.

August 20th, 2009 Deere, Alcoa, Electronic Arts are big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: Rentech Inc., down 11 cents to $2.29 An analyst upgraded the stock on a deal to supply synthetic fuel for airline ground operations at Los Angeles International Airport. Deere & Co., down $1.31 at $43.78 The world's largest maker of farm equipment posted a 27 percent decline in third-quarter profit, but easily beat expectations.

August 18th, 2009 American Axle, Home Depot, TJX are big moversNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., up $3.08 at $5.70 The auto parts manufacturer won another extension on its credit line and reached a financial agreement with General Motors Co. Home Depot Inc., up 82 cents at $26.93 Home Depot

July 31st, 2009 Las Vegas Sands, Disney, UBS, Ford are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market. Las Vegas Sands Corp., down $1.80 at $9.35 Analysts said traffic was slowing at casinos and cited concerns about the company's capital position after it posted a quarterly loss.

July 18th, 2009 BofA, Mattel, CIT are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Bank of America Corp., down 28 cents at $12.89 The bank reported better-than-expected second-quarter income, earning $2.42 billion even as losses from failed loans continued to rise. Citigroup Inc., down 1 cent at $3.02 Citigroup reporting a $3 billion profit on the sale of its Smith Barney unit and the increasing values of some of its riskier assets.

July 8th, 2009 Family Dollar, NRG Energy, Amgen are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Family Dollar Stores Inc., up $3.43 at $31.18 The discount retailer's profit grew as recession-struck consumers hit its stores, and its year forecast beat analysts' expectations. NRG Energy Inc., up $1.27 at $23.35 The power company rejected Exelon's sweetened takeover bid, saying it was worth more, and boosted its profit outlook for the year.

July 6th, 2009 Bemis, Alcoa, Data Domain are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Bemis Co., up $1.22 at $25.50 The company, which makes clear plastic packages, is paying $1.2 billion for the global packaging business of Rio Tinto PLC. Bank of America Corp., down 49 cents at $12.15 An analyst said the lender faces a 10 percent jump in uncollectible loans when it reports second-quarter earnings.

June 29th, 2009 SLM, Ford, Biogen Idec, Cablevision are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Watson Wyatt Worldwide Inc., down $3.18 at $38 The management consulting company is acquiring its rival Towers Perrin in a $3.5 billion all-stock deal amid shrinking revenue. Teppco Partners LP, up $1.43 at $30.12 Enterprise Products Partners will buy the pipeline operator in a $3.3 billion deal to form the country's biggest public energy partnership.

June 15th, 2009 BofA, Boeing, Alcoa, Jazz Pharma are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Bank of America Corp., down 39 cents at $13.33 Prominent banking analyst Richard Bove hiked his price target on the stock, but said the bank may need $46 billion in loan-loss reserves this year. Boeing Co., down $1.92 at $49.52 A lackluster Paris Air Show kicked off on the heels of the plane maker's warning that it wouldn't see a slew of new jet orders.

June 12th, 2009 BlackRock, Hartford, Glaxo, Rambus are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: BlackRock Inc., down $6.04 at $176.56 The investment company will become the world's biggest asset manager after buying Barclays' investment unit for $13.5 billion. Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., down $1.13 at $12.95 The insurance company will offer $750 million in stock and said it was approved to get $3.4 billion in government bailout funds.

June 12th, 2009 BofA, Wendy's/Arby's, Boeing, Palm are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Bank of America Corp., up 99 cents at $12.97 An analyst upgraded the bank's shares, saying it could repay its government bailout aid by early 2010 and can post higher profits. Wendy's/Arby's Group, down 3 cents at $3.97 The fast-food chain announced a plan to sell $500 million in bonds to pay down debt and, said an analyst, perhaps repurchase shares.

June 2nd, 2009 Ford, Deere, Cisco Systems are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Ford Motor Co., up 38 cents at $6.13 Analysts say the automaker stands to benefit from the bankruptcy protection filings of its Detroit rivals, General Motors and Chrysler. Deere & Co., up $3.49 at $46.96 The farm equipment maker named 34-year company veteran Samuel Allen, 55, as its ninth-ever CEO, starting on the job Aug.

June 2nd, 2009 Walgreen, GlaxoSmithKline, Barclays are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Walgreen Co., up 48 cents at $31.62 The drugstore operator said its same-store sales rose 1 percent in May, helped by a jump in pharmacy sales. Pepsi Bottling Group Inc., up 96 cents at $34.17 The bottler lifted its full-year earnings outlook for the second time in less than two months, citing the decline of commodity costs.